Assistant Finance Manager/Bookkeeper | Values-Lead Talent Management Agency | London/Hybrid

Assistant Finance Manager/Bookkeeper | Values-Lead Talent Management Agency | London/Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to partner with a fast‑growing talent agency in the creative industries, looking to hire a highly organised bookkeeper. Driven by a non‑toxic culture and aiming to revamp typical industry stereotypes, the client operates a friendly, inclusive, and lively culture.

The Role

This role offers a brilliant introduction to finance within a busy talent agency environment. You’ll support the day‑to‑day running of the finance function, ensuring data accuracy, timely invoice processing, and providing internal teams with what they need.

They’re early into their insourcing process after working with an external accounting practice, so there is clear room for growth. With the right drive and curiosity, you can progress into taking on more responsibility around reconciliations, month‑end preparation, and deeper involvement in the financial side of talent and royalty income streams as the agency continues to scale.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data into Xero and internal systems
• Help prepare and send client invoices
• Support basic credit control (chasing overdue payments when needed)
• Process supplier invoices and assist with weekly payment runs
• Reconciling talent payments against invoices
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Support VAT return preparation
• Liaise with agents, talent teams, and suppliers when required
• Coordinate with external accounts team
• Ad‑hoc tasks to support the Founder and wider business

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Previous bookkeeping experience, exposure to financial operations in an SME
• A passion for the creative industries!

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience using Xero
• Experience in the talent, media, entertainment, or creative industries

Package

Up to £40k + benefits

Working Pattern: 1 day WFH, 4 days in central London office with general flexibility as needed, scope to reduce to 2 days WFH and 3 days in‑office after 1 year of service.

Hours: 10am–6pm

Contact

If this is of interest, please send your CV to halle.paredes@harmonicfinance.com or call 0203 773 3530.

Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.